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The phrase, “Loose Lips Might Sink Ships,” on the original poster was first used in 1942 by as a newspaper headline. It quickly spread to other mediums including the poster above (left). The Star Wars Franchise is, of course, popular

The 1991 film about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is propaganda in more ways than one. First, let me start simply with how the DVD looks that came out in 2003. The case is colored red, white, and

The 2014 film American Sniper directed by Clint Eastwood is a perfect example of modern day propaganda. Although the American government does not fully produce their own films for propaganda, some may argue that based on the military support with

In 480 BCE, as the mighty Persian Empire descended upon Greece, a small force led by the Spartan King Leonidas I assembled to delay the army of Xerxes I for as long as they could. This battle would go on

The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger, depicts an interpretation of the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War. With an American perspective, The Patriot portrays the Americans as hard-working, honest and noble. The British are characterized as brutal,

Many films are made to send a message to their audience whether it be about politics, morals, or something meant to stretch your mind. In the case of Snowpiercer this movie pushes a critique on politics. Snowpiercer, directed by Bong

Reefer Madness is one of the worst most exploitative and ham fisted propaganda movies. It was produced in 1936 by George Hirliman and was sponsored by a church group that was worried about the increase in the recreational use of

Full Metal Jacket hit the big screen in 1987 and has been considered by many to be one of the most realistic accounts of Vietnam and the life of an infantryman. It was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Matthew

Comic books are a potent source of propaganda in the media. The stories of Captain America, S.H.I.E.L.D, Black Widow, and many others have served to inundate those who read them with the idea of American superiority, or the inferiority of

“You got into Harvard Law?” “What, like it’s hard?” Only Hollywood would satirize blondness to create a feminist narrative with elements of propaganda to send the message that yes, anyone with determination can make it into Harvard Law School and

One of the most prominent and well-known film franchises in Hollywood is the James Bond film series. Filled with action, intensity, and unpredictability, the James Bond series has held its audience members to the edge of their seats for decades.

Soviet directors Sergei Eisenstein and Dimitri Vasilyev’s 1938 film entitled Alexander Nevsky is an exciting, rousing film that focuses on a battle between Russia and the Teutonic Knights of Germany. In the beginning of the movie, Alexander is introduced as